Astghik Grigoryan’s musical journey began at the age of 6 when she became a student at Lark Musical Society in Glendale, CA. Under the guidance of the esteemed music teacher Svetlana Kazaryan Astghik honed her piano skills and musicianship to perfection. More than that, she developed a deep love and profound appreciation for classical music that continues to inspire her. In addition to piano, Grigoryan expanded her musical horizons at Lark, exploring instruments such as drums and hand chimes. She also nurtured her vocal talents as a member of the Tsiatsan Choir throughout her studies at Lark.
Outside of Lark, Astghik has participated and earned top awards at numerous prestigious state and international music programs and competitions. She is a five-time award winner at the Southern California Junior Bach Festival organized by the Music Teachers’ Association of California (MTAC). She is a two-time recipient of the State Honors Award completing the Advanced level of the MTAC Certificate of Merit program, further showcasing her talent and dedication.
Astghik is also an Absolute First Prize tier winner with the recognition for the Best Bach Performance Special Award at the Bach International Festival, UK; First prize winner at the Los Angeles and New York Golden Classical Music Awards International Competition (performance at the BP Hall of Walt Disney Hall, Los Angeles); First prize winner at the Grand Prize Virtuoso International Music Competitions of Salzburg (performance at the Solitär Mozarteum) and Barcelona (performance at th Petit Palau of the Palau de la Musica Catalana); Second prize winner and the Audience Favorite Award recipient at the Charleston International Music Competition; Silver award winner at the Global Young Musicians Competition; and Silver award recipient at the Mozart International Music Competition.
Watch Astghik Grigoryan perform Toccata by Aram Khachaturian for the 2025 International Piano Competition as part of the Charleston International Music Competition
Watch Astghik Grigoryan perform Waltz in C Sharp Minor by F. Chopin on the piano for the 19th Century Music Competition 2026 as part of the Charleston International Music Competition.